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This season, we’re not buying Starbucks while @sbworkersunited.org baristas are on strike. That means more than skipping lattes: not buying Starbucks means no beans, no bearista cups, and NO GIFT CARDS. This year, it’s time to give something else: working class solidarity. Let’s talk about it>🧵 1/8
December 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
This season, we’re not buying Starbucks while @sbworkersunited.org baristas are on strike. That means more than skipping lattes: not buying Starbucks means no beans, no bearista cups, and NO GIFT CARDS. This year, it’s time to give something else: working class solidarity. Let’s talk about it>🧵 1/8
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The House is voting on the Protect America's Workforce Act today! Call your Representative now and tell them to pass this critical legislation which will restore federal employees' union rights. act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
December 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The House is voting on the Protect America's Workforce Act today! Call your Representative now and tell them to pass this critical legislation which will restore federal employees' union rights. act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
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Affordability is dominating the discourse. What I don't like about the conversation is that it focuses almost entirely on prices—as if the only way to make life affordable is to make things cheaper. But affordability is determined by prices *and pay.* 1/
December 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Affordability is dominating the discourse. What I don't like about the conversation is that it focuses almost entirely on prices—as if the only way to make life affordable is to make things cheaper. But affordability is determined by prices *and pay.* 1/
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Jennifer Welch: “The Republican Party has done such a good job propagandizing that if you need anything from the government, you’re a lazy piece of shit and a moocher, when really the parasites in this country are the billionaires.”
December 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Jennifer Welch: “The Republican Party has done such a good job propagandizing that if you need anything from the government, you’re a lazy piece of shit and a moocher, when really the parasites in this country are the billionaires.”
Striking baristas arrested today by NYPD while peacefully protesting>>>DON'T BUY STARBUCKS!
BREAKING: 12 strikers were just arrested by the NYPD while peacefully protesting outside the Empire State Building.
Allies are beginning to speak to the crowd about what just happened.
Allies are beginning to speak to the crowd about what just happened.
Today, baristas are bringing their ULP strike to Starbucks' NYC corporate office, housed inside the Empire State Building.
Workers and allies are demanding the company resolve 100s of unfair labor practices, end the union-busting, & finalize fair union contracts. Let's go! #NoContractNoCoffee
Workers and allies are demanding the company resolve 100s of unfair labor practices, end the union-busting, & finalize fair union contracts. Let's go! #NoContractNoCoffee
December 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Striking baristas arrested today by NYPD while peacefully protesting>>>DON'T BUY STARBUCKS!
The Labor Force joined @bbiunion.bsky.social on the picket line--baristas are on strike over Blue Bottle Coffee's unfair labor practices and bad faith bargaining. 1/3 🧵
November 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Labor Force joined @bbiunion.bsky.social on the picket line--baristas are on strike over Blue Bottle Coffee's unfair labor practices and bad faith bargaining. 1/3 🧵
BIG NEWS: Blue Bottle Coffee baristas are ON STRIKE at all unionized locations (Bay Area & Boston stores). Keep the picket lines strong, donate to the strike fund! secure.actblue.com/donate/bbiun...
November 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
BIG NEWS: Blue Bottle Coffee baristas are ON STRIKE at all unionized locations (Bay Area & Boston stores). Keep the picket lines strong, donate to the strike fund! secure.actblue.com/donate/bbiun...
@bbiunion.bsky.social Blue Bottle baristas just voted to authorize an unfair labor practice strike. The strike is coming...donate to the strike fund here (100% of funds will go to striking workers!): secure.actblue.com/donate/bbiun...
November 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
@bbiunion.bsky.social Blue Bottle baristas just voted to authorize an unfair labor practice strike. The strike is coming...donate to the strike fund here (100% of funds will go to striking workers!): secure.actblue.com/donate/bbiun...
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Thank you for coming out to support workers fighting for a fair contract and end to union busting!
NEW YORK CITY IS A UNION TOWN 🗣️
NEW YORK CITY IS A UNION TOWN 🗣️
My Transition Co-chair Lina Khan and First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan joined Starbucks workers on the picket line today because making NYC affordable means an end to unfair labor practices and a living wage for our workers. We are their partners in the fight to live in this city with dignity.
November 20, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Thank you for coming out to support workers fighting for a fair contract and end to union busting!
NEW YORK CITY IS A UNION TOWN 🗣️
NEW YORK CITY IS A UNION TOWN 🗣️
GRIND IT TO A HALT! #nocontractnocoffee
Alex Pearlman (Pearlmania500) is on the ground talking with workers who are escalating our ULP strike at Starbucks' largest regional distribution center! #NoContractNoCoffee
November 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
GRIND IT TO A HALT! #nocontractnocoffee
Take action in solidarity with Starbucks baristas: join the call, get involved! bit.ly/4pbwwy7
On Thursday, Starbucks baristas in 40+ cities launched an open-ended, national ULP strike. Workers are putting it all on the line and need customers and allies to back them up!
Join striking baristas and community supporters building union power. RSVP now: bit.ly/4pbwwy7
Join striking baristas and community supporters building union power. RSVP now: bit.ly/4pbwwy7
November 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Take action in solidarity with Starbucks baristas: join the call, get involved! bit.ly/4pbwwy7
@bbiunion.bsky.social baristas are fighting for a 1st contract with Blue Bottle, & they can't wait any longer for change. Right now, some baristas are having to sell blood plasma or live out of their cars to make ends meet. Help them win a living wage, sign today: bit.ly/nocontractno... #solidarity
October 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
@bbiunion.bsky.social baristas are fighting for a 1st contract with Blue Bottle, & they can't wait any longer for change. Right now, some baristas are having to sell blood plasma or live out of their cars to make ends meet. Help them win a living wage, sign today: bit.ly/nocontractno... #solidarity
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Today, unjust charges were filed against SEIU USWW President David Huerta, arrested while peacefully exercising his constitutional rights at an LA ICE raid.
SEIU members will not be silenced when our communities and rights are under attack.
Our statement:
www.seiu.org/2025/10/char...
SEIU members will not be silenced when our communities and rights are under attack.
Our statement:
www.seiu.org/2025/10/char...
October 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Today, unjust charges were filed against SEIU USWW President David Huerta, arrested while peacefully exercising his constitutional rights at an LA ICE raid.
SEIU members will not be silenced when our communities and rights are under attack.
Our statement:
www.seiu.org/2025/10/char...
SEIU members will not be silenced when our communities and rights are under attack.
Our statement:
www.seiu.org/2025/10/char...
Read the judge's order here: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... #federalworkers #governmentshutdown
www.cbsnews.com/news/governm...
www.cbsnews.com/news/governm...
Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from firing workers during government shutdown
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the human cost "cannot be tolerated."
www.cbsnews.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Read the judge's order here: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... #federalworkers #governmentshutdown
www.cbsnews.com/news/governm...
www.cbsnews.com/news/governm...
"It feels terrible" --that's why we're raising funds to help federal workers cover their groceries >>> bit.ly/food4feds
so far, we've been absolutely humbled by the response and number of workers in need of support--please share this post and donate if you can!
www.npr.org/2025/10/11/n...
so far, we've been absolutely humbled by the response and number of workers in need of support--please share this post and donate if you can!
www.npr.org/2025/10/11/n...
"It feels terrible." Federal worker's family tightens their belts as shutdown drags on
With no end in sight to the funding standoff, financial anxiety is growing. One single mom in Colorado raided her retirement savings to get through the shutdown.
www.npr.org
October 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
"It feels terrible" --that's why we're raising funds to help federal workers cover their groceries >>> bit.ly/food4feds
so far, we've been absolutely humbled by the response and number of workers in need of support--please share this post and donate if you can!
www.npr.org/2025/10/11/n...
so far, we've been absolutely humbled by the response and number of workers in need of support--please share this post and donate if you can!
www.npr.org/2025/10/11/n...
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This FRIDAY come out & support #FEMA at our solidarity rally. Let’s send a message, hands off FEMA & more importantly support our FEMA workers who are tired & want to do their jobs effectively.
#FederalWorkers #ProtectTheMission #WeServeThePeople #Solidarity #StandUpTogether #WeShowUp #FEMARally
#FederalWorkers #ProtectTheMission #WeServeThePeople #Solidarity #StandUpTogether #WeShowUp #FEMARally
October 15, 2025 at 11:39 AM
This FRIDAY come out & support #FEMA at our solidarity rally. Let’s send a message, hands off FEMA & more importantly support our FEMA workers who are tired & want to do their jobs effectively.
#FederalWorkers #ProtectTheMission #WeServeThePeople #Solidarity #StandUpTogether #WeShowUp #FEMARally
#FederalWorkers #ProtectTheMission #WeServeThePeople #Solidarity #StandUpTogether #WeShowUp #FEMARally
Spread the word: we are raising funds for grocery cards for federal workers. 100% of funds go to grocery cards. Contribute here: bit.ly/food4feds
October 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Spread the word: we are raising funds for grocery cards for federal workers. 100% of funds go to grocery cards. Contribute here: bit.ly/food4feds
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The Senate held a hearing yesterday on the topic of Labor Law Reform. Some witnesses testified in favor of a bill that proposes to make first contracts easier to reach between unions and employers.
But hovering over this hearing was the NLRB and its staffing and funding crises.
But hovering over this hearing was the NLRB and its staffing and funding crises.
October 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The Senate held a hearing yesterday on the topic of Labor Law Reform. Some witnesses testified in favor of a bill that proposes to make first contracts easier to reach between unions and employers.
But hovering over this hearing was the NLRB and its staffing and funding crises.
But hovering over this hearing was the NLRB and its staffing and funding crises.
And that's why Prime Day is the perfect time to stop clicking "add to cart" and support the workers organizing Amazon instead... bit.ly/primetimetoo...
Your Prime Day reminder that Amazon...
-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
October 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
And that's why Prime Day is the perfect time to stop clicking "add to cart" and support the workers organizing Amazon instead... bit.ly/primetimetoo...
It’s Day 6 of the shutdown and federal workers are fighting back against the Trump administration’s plans for illegal mass firings. If you can, contribute to the Federal Worker Defense Fund. Contribute and learn more here >>> bit.ly/fedsfightback
October 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
It’s Day 6 of the shutdown and federal workers are fighting back against the Trump administration’s plans for illegal mass firings. If you can, contribute to the Federal Worker Defense Fund. Contribute and learn more here >>> bit.ly/fedsfightback
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The raccoon pop didn’t survive DoorDash but made it to the goldenrods 🌾💛
@thelaborforce.bsky.social is protesting a bill hurting working people—act now before it melts away.
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
#Starbucks #CakePop #RaccoonPop #Goldenrod #InequalityMedia
#EconomicJustice #NatureShot
@thelaborforce.bsky.social is protesting a bill hurting working people—act now before it melts away.
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
#Starbucks #CakePop #RaccoonPop #Goldenrod #InequalityMedia
#EconomicJustice #NatureShot
October 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The raccoon pop didn’t survive DoorDash but made it to the goldenrods 🌾💛
@thelaborforce.bsky.social is protesting a bill hurting working people—act now before it melts away.
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
#Starbucks #CakePop #RaccoonPop #Goldenrod #InequalityMedia
#EconomicJustice #NatureShot
@thelaborforce.bsky.social is protesting a bill hurting working people—act now before it melts away.
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
#Starbucks #CakePop #RaccoonPop #Goldenrod #InequalityMedia
#EconomicJustice #NatureShot
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Thousands and thousands marching through Rome right now to say: Hands off the Flotilla. A whole day of action and general strike tomorrow.
October 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Thousands and thousands marching through Rome right now to say: Hands off the Flotilla. A whole day of action and general strike tomorrow.